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Nursing baby dugong receives survival training
Nursing baby dugong receives survival training
TRANG: A baby dugong that lost her mother in the Andaman Sea is being nursed in preparation for her return to the waves.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Prayut officially Thai Premier! Safety in spotlight? Ex-cop’s weapons cache? || June 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Prayut officially Thai Premier! Safety in spotlight? Ex-cop’s weapons cache? || June 12
PHUKET XTRA - June 12 Prayut officially Thai Premier |:| Safety in spotlight during helmet giveaway |:| Corruption complaint over wastewater treatment plants |:| Ex-cop linked to weapons cache |:| Solid lane dividers in Chalong Underpass? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
QSI Summer Camp 2019
QSI Summer Camp 2019
Open for all children aged 5 - 12 years of age. American curriculum intensive. English course with the option of Map testing at the end of the camp. Each student receives 2 Tee shirts and a cap as well as daily snacks and lunch. Sign up today at phuket@qsi.org or call 076 304 312.
Video highlights animal cruelty at Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo
Video highlights animal cruelty at Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo
BANGKOK: On the heels of a National Geographic report exposing cruelty in the animal-tourism industry, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has obtained new video footage showing animals suffering at Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo.
German tourist found dead in Ao Nang hotel room
German tourist found dead in Ao Nang hotel room
KRABI: A 40-year-old German tourist was found dead in a room at a luxury hotel in Ao Nang district of this southern province with a plastic bag covering his head and tied around his neck.
Australian in Patong hotel fall on heavy painkiller, likely suffering hallucinations
Australian in Patong hotel fall on heavy painkiller, likely suffering hallucinations
PHUKET: The mother of the 33-year-old Australian man who died after a fall at a Patong hotel on Sunday has raised serious concerns about the circumstances of her son’s death, especially the fact that he was taking prescribed Tramadol when the incident happened.
MaAnn alleged corruption complaint filed with DSI
MaAnn alleged corruption complaint filed with DSI
PHUKET: Suspicious of lack of action by Phuket authorities and even alleged tampering of evidence, local environmentalists have filed formal complaints with regional counter-corruption offices against Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) Chief MaAnn Samran over the recently launched B355-million wastewater treatment plants spilling untreated wastewater onto the beaches.
Install solid lane dividers in Chalong Underpass, says Phuket poll
Install solid lane dividers in Chalong Underpass, says Phuket poll
PHUKET: A majority of respondents in an online poll by The Phuket News has called for officials to install solid lane dividers in the Chalong Underpass in order to make it safer.
Thailand’s hotel bookings continue to rise, says Expedia report
Thailand’s hotel bookings continue to rise, says Expedia report
BANGKOK: Overall demand for Thailand hotels has increased by 10% year-on-year according to the latest Expedia Group data showing hotel demand trends to Thailand.
133,000 kids do dangerous jobs, survey finds
133,000 kids do dangerous jobs, survey finds
BANGKOK: About 133,000 children work in jobs that are dangerous, the Labour Ministry says, citing a 2018 survey on child labour in the country.
Women’s World Cup holders USA demolish Thailand 13-0
Women’s World Cup holders USA demolish Thailand 13-0
FOOTBALL: Holders the United States began their defence of the women’s World Cup trophy in style on Tuesday (June 11) as Alex Morgan scored five times in an incredible, record-setting 13-0 destruction of hapless Thailand in Reims.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Failed hostage-taking attempt? Lifeguard warnings! Premchai given another year! || June 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Failed hostage-taking attempt? Lifeguard warnings! Premchai given another year! || June 11
PHUKET XTRA - June 11 Phuket lifeguard warnings |:| Snakes on the move? |:| Fishing restricted in the Gulf |:| Man charged for shooting two |:| Wildlife hunting tycoon given another year in jail Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Royal command appoints Prayut as PM
Royal command appoints Prayut as PM
BANGKOK: Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed to serve the country, people and His Majesty the King after being royally appointed the prime minister of Thailand for a second term.
Phuket’s Baba Wedding Fair finds a new home
Phuket’s Baba Wedding Fair finds a new home
PHUKET: The Baba Wedding Fair this year will be held on June 29-30 at the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chao Fah Hotel in Wichit, it was announced yesterday (June 10).
Mains water supply outage in Phuket Town
Mains water supply outage in Phuket Town
PHUKET: The Phuket Municipal Waterworks Division has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Phuket Town tomorrow (June 12).
Rawai Mayor puts road safety in spotlight: Only 18% of Phuket motorcyclists wear helmets
Rawai Mayor puts road safety in spotlight: Only 18% of Phuket motorcyclists wear helmets
PHUKET: Rawai Municipality ran a training event on Monday (June 10) to educate people about the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a motorbike as statistics show that only 18% of Phuket motorcyclists wear a helmet at all times, compared with the national average of 56%.
Airbnb bookings in Phuket rocket by 61% year on year
Airbnb bookings in Phuket rocket by 61% year on year
PHUKET: Airbnb has revealed that guest arrivals to Phuket reached 320,000 in the 12 months to Jan 1, 2019 – a growth of 61% year on year – with guests staying in boutique hotels, vacation rentals and local homes.
PM Prayut orders fair prices for medicines and medical services
PM Prayut orders fair prices for medicines and medical services
BANGKOK: After some private hospitals in Thailand were found to be charging their patients 16,000% higher than the recommended prices, the Ministry of Commerce has announced that it will oversee the issue to alleviate the hardships of patients, reports the National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT).
Phuket lifeguards warn that blue skies does not mean the surf is safe
Phuket lifeguards warn that blue skies does not mean the surf is safe
PHUKET: The head of the Phuket Lifeguard Club is reminding tourists that the change in weather since the heavy rains over the weekend, with blue skies over Phuket today, does not mean that the surf is safe to enter. All beach-goers are to exercise caution as the southwest monsoon has begun to churn the surf along the west coast, creating strong waves and moving flash rips.
Another year in jail for ‘black leopard hunter’ Premchai
Another year in jail for ‘black leopard hunter’ Premchai
SAMUT SONGKHRAM: The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Case Region VII in Samut Songkhram province sentenced construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta to one year in jail today (June 11) for trying to bribe park rangers when he was arrested in a wildlife sanctuary in February 2018.